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Nutrition and dietetics program celebrates Michigan's new licensure law

College of Education and Human Development

… if you have to pay out of pocket to see a dietitian, it's going to be expensive. But if you have the opportunity to … to McHugh, the passing of the law couldn't come at a better time for increasing the number of dietitians. "The field is … right now and we need 4,000 dietitians every year to keep up with it," says McHugh. "Becoming a RDN is more education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75523

Dr. D.C. Shilling

Political Science

… Dr. D.C. Shilling Dr. D.C. Shilling Time at Western Michigan University: 1921-52 Dr. Shilling … Initial political science courses were designed to create good American citizens; however, Dr. Shilling challenged his … believes that intelligent opinions and decisions are based upon sound knowledge of the subject matter…” Shilling’s …

https://wmich.edu/politics/dcshilling

Crucial Conversations

Western Wellness

… Katie Alkema Email for more information How many times have we avoided saying what is on our minds and in our hearts because we were … Conversations with the purpose of being equipped the next time we encounter an opportunity to share our truth and be …

https://wmich.edu/events/65949

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Club (BGC) of Greater Kalamazoo on Feb. 20 , for their ongoing support to improve childhood literacy. Through the … WMU teacher candidates tailored to their specific academic goals. While learning to read is a a challenging process, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

Carol Lanctot

Haworth College of Business

… administration, she joined a small oil company setting up their payroll systems and automating them. She then moved … them.  She then joined the health department setting up applications and teaching users how to use them.  Early … many evolutions in technology. She enjoys keeping up with new trends and being adaptable. IT Forum Conference …

https://wmich.edu/business/lanctot2024

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day

News

… Public Schools system. Adventure day annually opens up WMU's 274-acre Asylum Lake Preserve to area school … As a special treat, Buster Bronco, WMU's mascot, will spend time outdoors with the kids. Dan Keto, Kalamazoo Nature … hands-on environmental lessons at educational stations set up throughout the Asylum Lake Preserve. Others act as nature …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948

Excess Compensation in Sponsored Programs Policy

Policies

… Classification Board of Trustees-delegated Policy Category Research and Intellectual Property Statement of policy … for an individual’s appointment whether that individual’s time is spent on research, instruction, administration, or … In the case of WMU, the written policy would be the AAUP contract. 4.6. Part time faculty. Charges for work …

https://wmich.edu/policies/excess-compensation

Chavez college scholarship available for fall

News

… in their communities have the opportunity to apply for an up-to- $1,000 scholarship for use this fall at a Michigan … who are enrolled or are planning to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/116

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Your Sister's Sister'

News

… , at Western Michigan University's Little Theatre. Show times are 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 4:30, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday; … A year after his brother Tom's death, Jack is still struggling emotionally. When he makes a scene at a memorial party, Tom's best friend Iris offers up her family cabin on an island in the Pacific Northwest so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1438

Chinese research grants available to faculty

News

… accepted for a research and creative activities grant to support the study of Greater China by Western Michigan … members. The deadline for submitting proposals, valued at up to $3,000 each, is Friday, Feb. 7 . All board-appointed, full-time faculty members are eligible to apply. One or two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12235